Costcutter

This is my new local costcutter. For years it was a tiny overcrowded corner shop (that isn’t on a corner) style place that was a bit of a challenge to navigate due to there being so much stuff crammed in there.
Then a few years ago it expanded into the space next door and a Costcutter was born. Now don’t get me wrong, this place is super convenient and I frequently go there. It’s less than a minute from my house.
Firstly the good — they have almost everything you would expect a costcutter to have. But good luck finding it. By expanding, the owners continue to clutter their shop with way too much stuff. Often the bottom shelf is obstructed by unpacked crates of drinks that prevent you from seeing what you’re looking for. The family who run it are very nice but can sometimes be overheard having arguments on the telephone (whilst serving you) or moaning about someone to someone else over the phone. It makes for a slightly awkward shopping experience.
They have all the costcutter offers and it is easier to move around and you won’t be doing your weekly shop here but it’s fine for those forgotten ingredients or extra alcohol when you need it (their selection of booze is quite extensive). The chocolate stand is huge but lacks a decent range of chocolate you would consider a little nicer than Cadbury’s or Mars.